Polpette al pomodoro – Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce

In Italy, polpette is a traditional domestic dish. They are prepared either to recycle meat leftovers or to serve inexpensive meat, which is minced, combined with stale bread and flavoured with plenty of herbs. 

Polpettone Ripieno - Meatloaf Filled with Greens

Polpettone is a meatloaf I like to fill with vegetables, cheese and ham, and serve with roast potatoes.